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As each family who enters
our shelter is unique, so too is the role of an
apartment sponsor. As a small agency, we can tailor
the apartment sponsor program to meet the needs
of both the family and the sponsor. The following
shows some examples of what the Apartment Sponsorship
program looks like:
- Painting, cleaning and
refurbishing the apartment before each new family
moves in.
- Stock the apartment with
relevant household items such as kitchen items,
gently used or new furniture, bedding, and food
items.
- Facilitate small repairs needed in the apartment
- Sponsor the family members
for birthdays and holidays.
- Assist with small financial
needs for the family such as occasional grocery
or gas gift cards or a specifically requested
item that is out of financial reach for the family.
Aside
from the above options, there are also groups that
choose to financially support an apartment and the
costs that the shelter incurs to maintain it which
would take the place of hands-on work in the apartment
or with the family. To discuss this type of sponsorship
and for any other questions regarding apartment
sponsorship, please contact the Executive Director,
Colleen Smagala at (714) 774-8502 or by e-mail,
aishalcyon@sbcglobal.net.
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